2Peas Make It Meaningful Video #1: Family Crests

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Make It Meaningful #1: Family Crests

When I was young my family would gather each Monday night for Family Home Evening. One particular night was dedicated to creating a family crest full of virtues my family found important. I wish that we had kept that crest, but we didn't. So I charged myself with creating one for my own family.

In this helpful start-to-finish video below, I discuss the purpose behind family crests, as well as, show you how I created the above layout. You can watch the video HERE or below:

Here are some close-up photos of the project:

You can find additional information about this project HERE on Two Peas.

Bonus Project: I also wanted to show you how the family crest would like if you hung it up in your home. Wouldn't this be a great visual reminder to your family of what you stand for? Simply complete just the family crest part of this project and then hang it in a frame or on a chalkboard like this:

Challenge: Sit down with your family and discuss what virtues are important to you. Then create your own family crest or family crest layout. Upload it to the Two Peas gallery, making sure to mark the correct challenge box. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a special prize awarded by Two Peas. All entries are due by Thursday, January 16th to qualify. See Two Peas for the complete details of this challenge.

Look for a new video and project next week, where we'll discuss a creative storytelling approach to a meaningful layout.

After losing my son to cancer in 2007, I realized I wanted to make sure my life was full of more meaning. At jengallacher.com, I want to help you make make meaningful things and share them with those you love. Join me as we document our memories, make handmade cards, and create beautiful gifts for others.Let's "Make It Meaningful!"